Gali M. Lefkowitz is an instructional design leader, educator, and higher education professional at Florida International University (FIU), where she serves as Manager of Instructional Design. She leads the development and quality assurance of micro-credentials, promotes accessible and inclusive learning practices, and supports faculty and instructional design teams in creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Her work has contributed to the development of more than 100 new micro-credentials and their associated offerings.
Gali is actively involved in micro-credential development and instruction, having taught FIU Micro-Credentials in Artificial Intelligence: How It Works and Its Impact and Thinking and Communicating with Data. She has also completed micro-credentials in Academic and Administrative Assessment, Teaching Writing with AI, and teaching QEP Micro-Credentials. These experiences reflect her commitment to advancing digital and data literacy, integrating emerging technologies into education, and strengthening assessment and teaching practices.
Previously, Gali served as an instructional designer and senior academic advisor at FIU, contributing to online learning initiatives, faculty development, and student success programs. She designed digitally accessible online courses, advised thousands of students in STEM majors, developed resources for faculty and academic advisors, and founded STEMCon, FIU’s first annual STEM student success conference. She has taught undergraduate courses in economics, finance, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, and first-year experience in a variety of modalities at several universities.
Gali holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Economics. She has completed doctoral credits in Economics and Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in Learning Technologies. A conference presenter and recipient of multiple professional awards, she is dedicated to educational innovation, faculty development, and student-centered learning.